5 Tips to Managing HOA Repeat Rule Violators
The HOA community manager offers residents many benefits and lays down the community guidelines which foster peace and cohesion.
The HOA management handles the CC&R violation guidelines, which help resolve problems within the community.
Although homeowners can violate rules unintentionally, some will intentionally violate the rules. They can repeat the violations over time, leading to differences in the community. The management can create a checklist of rules which help homeowners follow the HOA guidelines; these actions can help the management overcome rule violations within the community.
1. Gather Evidence
Evidence is important if things become serious; homeowners might require the evidence before confronting a community member. Thus the HOA community manager should document everything in the community, as it is difficult to rely on other community members’ accusations only. Documentation of the CC&R violations might help determine the cause of action if the issues become legal.
2. Notify the Homeowners of the Violation
The homeowners should know of the violation, and you can write a professional letter, especially when describing the violation. You can cite the real rules the homeowner violated and describe the violations in detail, so the homeowner fully understands the given violation.
3. Suspend Access to Community Privileges
If homeowner does not adhere to the regulations or listen to the warning, the HOA manager can deter them from sharing communal space privileges. The suspension keeps the homeowner on notice without issuing monetary citations.
4. Impose Fines
If the homeowner continues violating the community rules, you can impose fines, and the fee should vary depending on the violations. However, the imposed fines should be reasonable and align with what the manager imposes on other people.
5. File a Lawsuit
If the homeowner will not follow the regulations and damages the property, you can file a lawsuit. This may be a better way to deal with the homeowner who are difficulty following the regulations set by the HOA community board. Luckily it may be rare to file for a lawsuit, as the homeowners will typically follow the rules when you notify them of the violations. The imposed fee alone should solve the issue, as no-one wants to pay fees for things they can avoid.
Final Thoughts
If your HOA is having challenges, this is where hiring a HOA community management company. We help provide a safe space for all the homeowners in your community. We can impose the CC&R regulations, inform the homeowner of the violation(s), impose fines, and file lawsuits on behalf of the community.
